Rosh Hashanah 2023: In 2023, Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, September 15, and concludes on Sunday, September 17, at sundown. Rosh Hashanah, literally “head of the year”, is the Jewish New Year. It is a period of spiritual renewal and atonement.
What foods are eaten on the Jewish New Year?
There are a multitude of Rosh Hashanah recipes, including honey cake, brisket, tzimmes, and others, as it is customary to have large feasts on both nights of the holiday.
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What customs surround Rosh Hashanah 2023?
Attending the High Holy Day services, where the shofar can be heard, is a common practise during Rosh Hashanah.
As a means of expunging their sins, many people attend a Tashlich service where they hurl bread crumbs into a naturally flowing body of water. On the second night of Rosh Hashanah, it is traditional to consume a new fruit as a symbol of renewal.
When does the Jewish New Year begin?
Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which occurs between the beginning and middle of September. Due to the fact that the Jewish day begins at night, the holiday begins the evening before the Gregorian date that corresponds to Tishrei 1.
